Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Canister Lab

DOM wallet launches District Explorer for Bitcoin block artwork

The DOM wallet has launched a new District Explorer that allows anyone to explore Bitcoin blocks as individual districts, bringing together artwork, block information...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...
Artificial Intelligence
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MoMA Welcomes AI-Infused Masterpiece into Permanent Collection

Unsupervised—Machine Hallucinations" by Refik Anadol Sparks Controversy and Conversations on AI in Art   The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has embraced the future of...
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Riding the DePeg Coaster: The USDR Crisis and the Rollercoaster History...

Stablecoins were heralded as the sanctuary of the cryptocurrency markets, the digital haven where you could park your funds and rest easy, trusting they...
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Solana’s DeFi Evolution: A Deep Dive into Ecosystem Players and Value...

Maria Irene Solana, this bear market, has become a focal point of DeFi innovations. With an ever-expanding list of projects and a growing Total Value...
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Melbourne to Host Major Crypto Convention this November

The Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre will open its doors on November 11-12, 2023, for a two-day conference of blockchain wizardry. With more than...
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Cold Staking, Hot Updates! MyPIVX Wallet Heats Up the DeFi Winter

PIVX has taken another leap forward with its latest updates for MyPIVX Wallet (MPW). From bug fixes to new features, the slew of improvements...
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Brazilian Congressional Committee Recommends Indictment of Binance CEO and Executives in...

In a significant development, a Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the indictment of Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao and three other Binance executives. The...